Njiqahdda -Serpents in the Sky (2013)

Genre: Unknown
Location: Illinois, USA
Status: Active
Formed: 2005
Label: EEE Recordings
File: 165 Mb (320kbps)

Lineup:
/ - Clean Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards, Field Recordings (See also: Funeral Eclipse, Oaks of Bethel, Njiijn)
_ - Distorted Vocals, Bass, Drums (See also: Funeral Eclipse, Oaks of Bethel, Njiijn)

Tracklist:
1. Gaia 5:52
2. The Veil of Allaeius 5:45
3. With Clouds 7:57
4. She Which Water Holds 12:03
5. Exclave 9:29
6. Serpents in the Sky... 11:59
7. ...and the Men Behind the Sun 17:28
Total playing Time - 1:10:33

This is the amazing follow up to the 2011 full length "The Path of Liberation From Birth and Death" from this miraculous hard-working duo Njiqahdda. They are giving this out for free from their bandcamp and you can order yourself a copy from EEE recordings.

# As an update after 7 listens, I can say it's gonna be tough to touch this one for AOTY. Absolutely fantastic.

Serpents in the Sky from Bandcamp

Download from EEE

Ash Pool - The World Turns On It's Hinge (2007)

Genre: Raw Black Metal
Lyrical Themes: Dark Sexuality, Perversion, Domination
Origin: USA  New York
Formed:2005
Label: Tour De Garde
Status: Active
File Size: 73.97MB 320Kbps

Line-up
Dominick Fernow- Vocals, Instruments

Tracklisting
Sin Of Life
Crucifixion Fantasy
Vices Triumph Over Wisdom
Shade Of Rape
Under Zyklon Blue
Penetrated Slave
Rapists's Thrusts
The Sin Of Nature Is The Sign Of God
Total Playing Time: 32:58

There has always been fascination between black metal and sadomasochism - but Dominick Fernow takes the theme of perversion to the next level. This is a sick piece of work where the lo-fi production and doomy interludes just add to its dark conception. Check it out

The World Turns On It's Hinge

Blaspherian- Infernal Warriors Of Death (2011)

Genre: Death Metal
Lyrical Themes: Satanism, Darkness, Evil, Anti-Christian
Formed:2004
Origin: USA Texas
Label: Deathgasm
Status: Active
File Size: 82.49MB 320Kbps

LineUp

Matt Mayhem- Drums

Wes Weaver-Guitars

Lord Apollyon- Vocals

Joe Necro -Bass Tracklisting 1. The Disgrace of God 2. Desecration Eternal 3. Sworn To Death and Evil 4. Lies of the Cross 5. Infernal Warriors of Death 6. In The Shadow of His Blasphemous Glory 7. Invoking Abomination 8. Exalted in Unspeakable Evil Total Playing Time: 36:27 The satanic underground of Texas brings forth yet another great band. If you like the NYDM sound- then this will be quite a treat. If you like your death metal to chug along with a doomy grimy feel - you'll soon be a fan. Yeah some parts will remind you of Incantation, Immolation, Bolt Thrower blah blah blah- but all these influences is more the reason to give it a listen. Death Metal was never meant to be progressive or innovative- just fucking brutal. Trust me- this delivers. Buy Here: Deathgasm Infernal Warriors Of Death

NUNSLAUGHTER/GRAND BELIALS KEY - SATAN IS METAL'S MASTER/SPERM OF THE ANTICHRIST SPLIT (2001)

Genre: Death Metal/Black Metal
Lyrical Themes: Satanism, Blasphemy, Death
Origin; USA
Formed in : Nunslaughter (1987)  GBK ( 1992)
Label: Horror Records
Status: Active
File Size: 30.76

Lineup - Nunslaughter

Don of the Dead Bass, Vocals

Jim Sadist Drums

Insidious Bass

Grim Bass

Duaniac Guitars

Megiddo GBK Gelal Necrosodomy - Guitars, Keyboards Black Lourde of Crucifixion- Drums Der Sturmer- Bass Tracklisting In The Graveyard Torment Hellchild (Venom cover) The Tricifixion Of Swine (GBK) Total Playing Time: 13:54 One of my favorite vinyl albums converted to 320 for your enjoyment. Pure, unadulterated blasphemy from two innovators of metal music from the US. This fucking slays Metal Is Satan's Master

Giant Of The Mountain- Mother Hydra (2011)

Genre: Blackened Death/ Sludge Metal
Origin: USA Texas
Formed:2008
Status: Active
Label: Independent
File Size:103MB 320kbps

Lineup
Randi Matejowsky - Drums
Cody Daniels- Guitars, Vocals
Chris Dearing- Bass, Vocals

Tracklisting
Mother Hydra
The Opening of the Gates
So Sounds the Battle Drum
Tormentor
House of Vaermina
Lycanthropy
He Who Lies Dreaming
A Calm Understanding
Total Playing Time  43:44

I would like to give a big " Fucking A " to the Giant of The Moutain- this album kicked my ass. Do yourself a favor and log in to http://giantofthemountain.bandcamp.com/ and lay down two dollars. I found this release by chance and it was quite a gem to be honest- raw production, melodies, acoustic passages, crushing riffs, bellowed and clean vocals. Fucking amazing.

Mother Hydra

Raspberry Bulbs- Nature Tries Again (2011)

Genre: Black Metal/Punk Rock
Lyrical Themes: N/A
Origin: New York  (USA)
Label: Hospital Productions
Formed: 2008
Status: Active
File Size: 46MB 320Kbps

Lineup
He Who Crushes Teeth- Everything

Tracklisting
What Is Between Us
Life On The Level
The Center Of The Earth
Outside In
Face In The Cave
Tissue In The BloodStream
Will I Ever Speak The Truth?
Taken Apart
Outro
Total Playing Time: 21:13

Only New York could create something this raw and it is fucking killer. The drummer of " Bone Awl" unleashes this solo effort and it is a beast. Some may not like it- but if you like low-fi punk of yesterday with a touch of black-  this will deliver.

Nature Tries Again

Enoch- The Hierophant ( 2011)

Genre: Psychedelic, Stoner/Doom Metal
Origin: USA North Carolina
Formed: 2008
Status: Active
Label: R.A.I.G.
File size: 149.87mb 320kbps

Line-up

Neal Wilson ...Bass Charles Howes.. Drums David Lynch.. Guitar, Vocals Tracklisting Infinity The Fickle Whims of the Almighty Space Wizard Plague Bearer The Hierophant Moth Robbie' s Song A Riff Too Far Total Playing Time 1:06min Absolutely fucking brilliant!- check it out. Not to be confused with the Killjoy/Anselmo project. This will blow your mind. The Hierophant

Ptahil- Anti-Flesh Existence (2010)

Genre: Doom/Black Metal
Lyrical Themes: Satanic Gnosticism
Origin: Fort Wayne, Indiana ( U.S.A.)
Formed: 2009
Status: Active
Label: Stronghold Records
File Size: 119MB 320kbps

Lineup
Mhaghnuis- Everything

Tracklisting
In Ritual To Yam
Universal Extinction
Anti-Flesh Existence
Untitled 1
Untitled 2
Total Playing Time: 53min


Ptahil was posted by Lord Kur earlier- but this is the real incantation by original member Mhaghnuis before the addition of Luathca on " For His Satanic Majesty’s Glory". This  release includes two bonus tracks not found on the original EP- check it out.

Anti-Flesh Existence

Unhuman Disease- Into Satan's Kingdom (2009)

Genre: Black Metal

Lyrical Themes: Devil Worship, Darkness

Origin: USA Stilwell, OK

Formed: 2001

Label: Astrum Tempestas

Status: Active

File Size: 103MB 320Kbps

Lineup
Nocturnus Dominus- All instruments, Vocals

Tracklisting Entering Satan's Kingdom

Diabolic Devotion

The Calling Of Satan

Demonic Unholy Night

Guided By Satan

Howls Of Sorrow

Into Satan's Kingdom

Worship

Spreading The Disease

Total Playing Time: 46:22

Unhuman Disease is pure blasphemy. I don't know where the Satanic underbelly lies in Oklahoma - but it has reared its ugly head.

Into Satan's Kingdom

Hellvetron- Death Scroll of Seven Hells and Its Infernal Majesties (2012)

Genre: Black Metal
Lyrical Themes: Satan, Death, Darkness, Occultism
Origin: USA El Paso, TX
Formed: 2004
Status: Active
Label: Hell's Headbangers
File Size: 59MB 320kbps

Lineup
Alal'Xhaasztur - Guitars, Vocals
X.s - Drums

Tracklisting
Sheol - Grave of Supernals
Abbadon - Wings of Perdition
Titahion - Foul Eaters of the Clay of Death
Bar Shasketh - Fathomless Pit of Destruction
Tzalemoth - Shadow of Death
Shaari Moth - Ominous Gate of Death
Gehinnon - Hellwomb of the Impure Hag Queens
Total playing time 26min

There is one way to describe this release- expect one thing- get another thing. This is an evil little fucker that plays off like some nightmare or near death experience on your way to seven gates of hell. I got this on Good Friday last week and it continues to show how the U.S. continues to dominate the black metal scene with experimentation and innovation- check it out.


Death Scroll of Seven Hells and Its Infernal Majesties

Catholicon- Lost Chronicles Of The Wars in Heaven (2001)

Genre: Black/Death Metal
Lyrical Themes: Satanism, Christian Corruption
Origin: USA ( Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
Formed: 1994
Status: Split-up
Label: Rage Of Achilles
File Size: 166MB 320kbps

Lineup
I.N.R.I. - Vocals
Vrykoulak - Guitar, Bass
Blasphyre Demiurge - Keyboards, Vocals
Rekcilyssup - Drums

Tracklisting

Contract In Blood
Anti - Life
Heir To The Throne
Eve Bewitched
Ashes Of Eden
Virulent
Thorns Of The Crown
The Banks Of The River Styx
Redemption
Altar Of Science
The General's Lament
Catholicon
The Glass Half Empty/ The Absinthe Table
Thorns Of The Crown 2000
Heir To The Throne 2000
Virulent 2000
Total Playing Time 1:14min

Solid Atmospheric Black/Death from Louisiana- evil and catchy as fuck. This release includes the original independent recording and four bonus tracks recorded in 2000. Enjoy!

Lost Chronicles Of The Wars in Heaven

Echtra- Paragate (2011)

Genre: Ambient Black metal/Drone
Lyrical Themes: Nature
Origin: USA ( Olympia, Washington)
Formed: 2003
Status: Active
Label: Temple of Torturous
File Size: 105MB

Line-up
Echtra- Everything

Tracklisting
1. Paragate I
2. Paragate II
Total Playing Time 45:59

This is a mesmerizing journey of epic proporions from "Echtra" of the Pacific Northwest. Is it hipster black metal? Who gives a fuck- its a great time to spend 45 minutes with your favorite blotter acid and psychedelic lighting. If you like Sunn0))), Nadja, Earth, mixed with Cascadian black metal- you'll find it quite refreshing.
Check it out

Buy here: Temple Of Torturous

Paragate

Harvist- Wolfskin Clad (2008)

Genre: Black Metal
Lyrical Themes: Lycanthropy, Nature, Hate, Suicide
Formed: 1995
Origin: USA ( Fort Wayne, Indiana)
Status: Split-up
Label: Stronghold Records
File Size: 109MB 320Kbps

Lineup
Mhaghnuis - All vocals, instruments

Tracklisting
01 Wolfskin Clad
02 The Lycan Draws Nigh (Clad in Wolfskin)
03 Farewell to the Old Forest
04 Hidden in the Woods...
05 The Mountain River Flows Up, not Across
06 Drudgery of the Craft
07 A Pox on the House in which thee Dwells
08 The Foreboding Essence
Total playing time: 49:12

If you like your black metal lyrics about lycanthropy surrounded in wall of droning noise- this might be for you. However, don't mistake droning noise for bad quality- there is a difference. Check it out.

Buy Here: Stronghold

Wolfskin Clad

Pagan Hellfire- In Desolation, In Ruin (2005)

Genre: Black Metal
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Status: Active
Year of Creation: 1995
Lyrical Themes: Nature, Desolation, Destruction, Death
Label: Water On Magnesium
File: 124 Mb (320kbps)

Lineup:
Incarnatus - Everything

Tracklisting

1. Over Mountains Grand
2. Clean
3. Under the Ruling Stars
4. Plague Winds Howl Again
5. Leading to Downfall
6. Hear the Trumpet Call
7. Towards a Dead Horizon
8. In Desolation, In Ruins
9. Vlkodlak (Bonus Track)
Total Playing Time: 56:24 min

Raw Burzumic-like black metal with bonus track- check it out.

In Desolation, In Ruin

Morgirion- Infinite Retribution Upon Paradise (2012)

Genre: Atmospheric Black/Death Metal
Lyrical Themes: Nihilism, Battles, Misanthropy
Origin: USA (Connecticut)
Formed: 2005
Label: Independent/self-released
Status: Active
File Size: 150MB 320 Kbps

Lineup
Matt- Drums
Gerry-Guitars
Connor- Vocals, Bass, Keyboards

Tracklisting
1. Prologue 03:55
2. Purification Through Fire 08:18
3. The Final Incantation 05:56
4. Ascending From Dismal Plane 06:29
5. An Ode To Fallen Cowards 04:07
6. Exiled From The Light 09:42
7. Suffer Before Me, Forsakened Hordes 05:10
8. Pyroclastic Warfare 08:16
9. Inception Revoked 13:25
Total playing Time: 1hr: 05min

Real solid black/death metal with an atmospheric touch from New England. This is a mean bitch that just seethes hatred and I am fucking loving it. The drumming is the ultimate stand out and at an hour it goes down real good with your favorite 100-151 proof chaser- check it out.


Infinite Retribution Upon Paradise